This document discusses different views of the "baptism of the Holy Spirit" and what the Bible says about it. It argues that: - The phrase "baptism of the Holy Spirit" does not appear in the Bible. The Bible refers to Jesus baptizing with or pouring out the Spirit. - When Jesus poured out the Spirit on Pentecost, it had powerful miraculous effects but these were temporary. The ongoing work of the Spirit is regeneration and sanctification. - Anyone who submits to the one baptism commanded by Christ (water baptism) receives the indwelling of the Spirit and its benefits like regeneration, not just a temporary miraculous experience. Only one baptism is needed

1. THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD
The baptism of the holy spirit
TOPIC:
SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS
By Preacher Ike Ansah

2. INTRODUCTION
1. In our previous lesson, we considered the promise of the Holy
Spirit..
a. By the prophets in the Old Testament, beginning with Joel.
b. By John and Jesus as they spoke of the Holy Spirit.
c. By Peter in the sermon on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2.
1) Declaring that the outpouring of the Spirit was a
fulfillment of the promise. Acts 2: 16.
2) Offering the promise of the Spirit to those who repent
and are baptized- Acts 2:38-39
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3. 2. As noted in the conclusion, this naturally raises a few questions…..
a. Does this means the baptism of the Holy Spirit is for us today?
b. What exactly is the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
3. It may be of interest to note…
a. The Scriptures never speak of the “ baptism “ of the Holy Spirit.
1) In fact the unity of the Spirit involves only “one baptism “- Ephesians 4:3-4.
2) The “ one baptism “ can only be commanded by Christ:
a) Of everyone in all the world - Matthew 28::19; Mark 16:16.
b) For the remission of sins Acts 2:38;22:16
c) A baptism in water-e.g Acts 8:35-38, 10:47-48.
d) A washing of regeneration and renewing by the Spirit, in which we are
born again of water and the Spirit- Titus 3:5;John 3:5.
b. When it comes with any “baptism “ involving the Spirit, we find only these phrases:
1) “ He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit “- Matthew 3:11;Mk 1:8;Lk3:16
2) “ He who baptized with the Holy Spirit -John 1:33
3) “ You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit- Acts 1:5;11:16.
.. This is the entirety of what the Bible says about “ baptizing “ involving the Spirit,
with the possible exception of 1 Corinthians 12: 13. Watch what the Bible has to say:
•The baptism of the holy spirit

4. 4. What we are to know:
a. The phrase “ baptism of the Holy Spirit “ does not occur in the Bible!
b. On the other hand, the phrases connected to the promise of Jesus baptizing with
the Spirit include:
1)” I will send the Promise of My Father upon you”- Acts 24:49.
2) “ I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh”- Acts 2:17
3) “I will pour out My Spirit” - Acts 2:18
4) “ He poured out this” Acts 2:33
5) “ the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured…”Acts 10:45
6)”…. the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly “ - Titus 3:5-6
** what we need to know regarding the “ baptism “of the Holy Spirit is, it is intertwined
with the “ pouring out”( or sending) of the Spirit that occurred on the day of Pentecost.
•The baptism of the holy spirit

5. I. COMMON VIEWS OF THE “HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM“
A. AN EVENT THAT OCCURRED, BUT FEW TIMES..
1. On the day of Pentecost ( Acts 2)
a. And only upon the apostles
b. For the purpose of equipping them for the work.
2. At the conversion of Cornelius and his household, the first
Gentiles (Acts 10,11)
a. Not for the purpose of saving them.
b. But to show Peter and the Jews that Gentiles could now be
saved.
3. Some would add a third occurrence.
a. Involving Saul at some point (Acts 9)
b. To equip him for his work as an apostle
THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

6. 4. Others might include what happened in Samaria and Ephesus
a. When the Samaritans received the Spirit by the laying on
of hands (Acts 8)
b. When the Ephesians received the Spirit by the laying on
the hands (Acts 19)
5. This view equates the “baptism“ of the spirit with the
miraculous manifestation recorded in the passages cited,
indicating at overwhelming measure of the spirit.
(variation of this views are held by most people in churches
of Christ today).

7. B. AN EVENT THAT OCCURRED AT EVERY CONVERSION…
1. When a person is saved, they are that moment “baptized” with the Holy
Spirit.
a. Some put this at the point of faith
1) Appealing to the case of Cornelius and his family in Acts 10
2) Yet Peter’s explanation reveals that the Spirit came upon them
before they heard the words by which they could be saved- Acts 11:14-15
3) The purpose was to show Peter and the Jews that Gentiles could now
be saved just as they were- cf Acts 10:46-48;11:16-17;15:7-9
b. Others place it at the point of water baptism.
1) Suggesting we are baptized in both water and spirit- cf John 3:5
2) Referring also to the washing of regeneration and renewal by the
Spirit- Titus 3:5
2. The key passage used to support this idea is 1 Cor 12:13.
a. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body (NKJV)
1) The KJV-“ by one Spirit “
2) ASV- “ in one Spirit were we all baptized. “This is clearly in
reference to one baptism which involves two elements (water and Spirit).

8. C. AN EVENT THAT OCCURRED AFTER CONVERSION.
1. A ”second work of grace” that must be sought diligently:
a. E.g. On Pentecost, believing the Spirit came upon the entire 120
(Acts 1,2)
b. E.g. the Samaritans, upon whom Peter and John laid hands on
(Acts 8)
c. E.g. the Ephesians, upon whom Paul laid hands (Acts 19) of
course , the case of Cornelius runs counter to this idea (Acts
10,11)
2. Many understand that speaking in tongues is of this “ baptism” of
the Spirit
3. Some even say that is necessary to be truly saved.
4. This view also equates the baptism of the spirit with the miraculous
signs that occurred.
- Variation of this view are held by Wesleyans, Methodists, and
Pentecostals

9. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
II. JESUS’ MINISTRY INVOLVING THE SPIRIT
A. WHICH BEGAN ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST.
1 . Jesus poured out the spirit on “all flesh“ - Acts 2: 17-33.
a. This outpouring would affect all mankind
b. Not just believers, though they would certainly benefit more.
2. His ministry with the Spirit would have both temporary and
age-lasting effects
a. The Spirit’s work in revelation and confirmation of the word
was temporary.
b. The Spirit’s work in regeneration and sanctification is
age-lasting.
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10. B. WHEN JESUS POURED OUT THE SPIRIT…
1. It was like water going over a fall
a. As the water hits the bottom, there is a great splash
b. Then the water proceeds downstream
2. The initial results of the pouring of the Spirit made a powerful
impact.
a. As the apostles on the Pentecost- Acts 2:1-4
b. As with the household of Cornelius- Acts 10:44-46
c. The powerful impact Produced what commonly referred to
as the “ baptism “ of the spirit.
1) For they were filled with the Spirit
2) For the Spirit “ fell” on them
- Thus being “ immersed” they were “ baptized” with the Spirit
3) As seen with the Samaritans- Acts 8:14-18
4) As with the Ephesians – Acts 19:1-6
Remember in these two cases the effect came in through laying of hands of the apostles.
Though the effect was not different from Acts chapters 2;10
d. The downstream evidence
1) The spirit role in regeneration - Tit3:5-6
2) The spirit role in our spiritual growth-Gal 5:22-23

11. C. EFFECTS OF THE SPIRIT BEING POURED OUT….
1. The Spirit became the Lord’s “ winnowing fan”- Matt 3:11-12
a. Used to separate the wheat from chaff
b. For some , He serves only to convict of sin, judgement and
righteousness John16:7-11
c. For others, He is able to sanctify in service to God- John16:13.
An indication the Spirit was poured out on all flesh - Acts 2:17
2. The Spirit became available to those who obeyed God- Acts 5:32
a. Those who repent and are baptized received the gift of the
Spirit- Acts 2:38-39
b. As they are baptized into one body, they are made to drink of
the Spirit- 1 Cor 12:13; John 7:37-39
c. They enjoy the Indwelling of the Spirit-1Cor 6:19-20,
Romans 8:9-11

12. C. EFFECTS OF THE SPIRIT BEING POURED OUT
3. Those who received the Spirit were empowered as the willed- 1 Corinthians 12:11-13.
a. The spirit empowered the Apostles, to equip them for their work as witnesses
and apostles of the Lord- Acts 1:8;2:1-14, cf John15:35;26.
b. The spirit imparted spiritual gifts to aid them in the task Hebrews 2:3; Mark 16:18-20
c. The Spiritual gifts were also imparted by laying of hands of the apostles-
Acts 8: 14-19;19:1-6; Rom1: 11
- Such miraculous effects we’re temporary, ending once God’s Revelation was complete
1 Cor 13:8-13
- For the son of God the Spirit works in their regeneration and sanctification Titus 3:5-7,
1 Corinthians 6:11
a. As they respond to the gospel and are baptized.
b. Experiencing not only not just forgiveness, but renewal of the spirit.
1. This helps us to sere as God’s agent cf Ephesians 3: 16,20
a. In our push for holiness Romans 8: 11-13,15:13
b. Empowering Christians to whatever degree they require to do His will
Philippians 2:11-12,4:13,
Note carefully: The work of sanctification would continue till the second coming of the
Lord Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:23.

13. CONCLUSION
1. The miraculous reception of the Spirit is likely what was alluded to when………
a. John said… MattV3:11;Nk1:8; Luke 3:16
b. Jesus said…Acts 1:5;11:16
- As seen in the case of the Apostles and in the house of Cornelius.
2. Yet the reception of the Spirit was not normative, even in Bible times…
a. We didn’t read “baptism of the Spirit” cf Eph 4:5
- This is what the Bible commands Matt28:19;
Mark 16:15-16
3. As one submits to the one baptism as Commanded by Christ he or she receives the
benefits as seen in Titus 3:5-6
a. It is said to be born of water and the spirit John 3: 5
b. As an indication of being baptized into one body 1 Corinthians12:13
c. Thereby making it possible to enjoy the benefits of the indwelling of the Spirit
1 Cor 6:19;Romans 8:9-13

14. It takes only one baptism for one to enjoy the benefits of the
Spirit.
Thank you and be blessed.
Amen and Amen
THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD